Parma need points against Torino to close the gap

Parma have just four points from six Serie A games, leaving them 17th ahead of a home meeting with 12th-placed Torino. The gap gives Monday’s match at the Tardini clear importance for the hosts as they try to move out of the relegation zone; Torino arrive with seven points and a chance to strengthen their mid-table position.

Torino go into the fixture after beating Udinese 2-1. Their last five matches across Serie A and the Coppa Italia have brought two wins, a draw and two defeats. That run includes a 1-1 draw with Bologna and a 2-1 away win over Fiorentina.

Parma’s last five have produced one win, one draw and three defeats. Their latest outing ended in a 3-0 loss to Inter, while their only win in that stretch was a 2-1 result against Genoa. The contrast in recent form adds to the challenge for Parma, who need a result to improve their position near the bottom of the table.

Parma will be without Pontus Almqvist, Hans Nicolussi Caviglia and Abdoulaye N’Diaye, all listed as injured. Calciomercato.com also reports injuries to Torino’s Emirhan Ilkhan, Franco Israel and Niccolò Fortini. The outlet’s projected attacks pair El Bilal Touré with David Romero for Parma, and Che Adams with Giovanni Simeone for Torino.

The recent head-to-head record offers no clear advantage over five meetings: each side has won twice, with the other match ending 2-2. Those games produced 14 goals in total. Torino won the latest meeting 4-1 at home on March 13, 2026.

Kick-off is Monday, October 19, at 20:45 CEST. The match is listed for DAZN, with coverage also available on Sky Sport and streaming on NOW. For Parma, the immediate task is turning home advantage into points; Torino can build on their Udinese win and increase their distance from the hosts in the table.